The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos to allow for essential maintenance work.
The airport Authority said the closure will take effect from 3:00 AM on March 3, 2025, until 11:59 PM on March 4, 2025.
According to a press release signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, the closure is due to ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiway-link of the runway.
She statd that this is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the runway remains in optimal condition.
She assured that there will be no disruption to flight operations during this period, as all flights would be redirected to the alternative runway, 18L/36R.
